Government Relations Supervisor (Saudi Only)

About the role

Basiqat by Mantis, a luxury eco-resort in Riyadh currently in its pre-opening phase, is looking for an experienced Government Relations Supervisor to join its pre-opening team. The role sits in People & Culture, reports to the People & Culture Manager and covers government-related transactions, compliance with Saudi labour laws and regulations, and relationships with government authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Process government transactions, permits, licenses and official documentation, and coordinate with authorities such as MHRSD, Jawazat and GOSI
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labour Law, immigration regulations and other government requirements, and monitor regulatory changes
• Handle work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals, exit/re-entry visas, sponsorship transfers and employee registrations via Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI and Mudad
• Monitor Saudization and Nitaqat requirements, support workforce compliance reporting and prepare documentation for government inspections and audits
• During pre-opening, set up government accounts and platforms, coordinate onboarding requirements for new staff, establish relations procedures and tracking systems, and work with People & Culture, Finance and other departments
• Maintain records of correspondence, licenses and renewal deadlines, report regularly on transactions and pending applications, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Government Relations, preferably in hospitality; hotel or resort pre-opening experience highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, government regulations and Saudization requirements
• Excellent Arabic and good written and spoken English
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to work independently

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI and Mudad
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What we offer

• Part of a pre-opening team building a new luxury eco-resort within the Accor family
• Learning and development opportunities within Accor
• Applicable employee benefits and recognition programs